Help on decision

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 07-29-2005, 08:24 PM

1.okie im about to build a new computer and i found these items on sale:
Intel P4 2.8ghz with Motherboard-ECS pt800ce-a:
*CPU with 1mb cache @800FSB
*via PT800ce shipset
*support DDR400 and SATA RAID
total $139.99

should i buy it or buy an AMD 64 3k+? i want to game alittle bit but that's all i need to know what you think, PRICEWISE and PERFORMANCE WISE

2.It says "support DDR400" so does PC4200 DDR2 with 533MHZ compatible with it?

3.Where can I find a 16-19inch flat monitor at? at the cost of less than $200?

turtile · 07-29-2005, 09:28 PM

Gaming has mostly to do with your Graphics card.

DDR and DDR2 have different slots- they're incompatible.

Hacp · 07-29-2005, 09:43 PM

Yes, if you can get all those for only one hundred and thirty dollars, I would, BUT only if the processor supports Hyperthreading. Price/performance is the key here and currently, you are defenetly getting more bang for your buck with that IF it supports hyperthreading. If it does not support hyperthreading, I'm not sure if its worth it. (I think it does since it has 1MB of cache,which means the 5XX series?)

Also, DDR and DDR2 are not compatible. I would either go with corsair value select, or if your overclocking, find some ram with those cheap hynix chips on them.

Finally, if you look at Newegg, they have 17 inch monitors for cheap there.

alsj411 · 07-30-2005, 12:14 AM

where do you get it for 139?

timmer · 07-30-2005, 08:05 AM

that motherboard is garbage but other than that everything looks good and for monitors just go to newegg.com and brows or circut sity bestbuy any electronics place

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 07-31-2005, 12:42 AM

now i found a 3200+ 64 for 170 dollars with fan and heatsink pretty much with everything on the 800+ but has an ECS 755 a2 motherboard. and.. i was told tht i would need atleast 500Watt power suply to run it

turtile · 07-31-2005, 08:19 AM

You only need 350 watts. (even with a mid range graphics card)

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 07-31-2005, 06:06 PM

can someone confirm that? im still not sure cuz i saw this 420w power suply for 40buck with a case but my cousin said it wont work cuz i need 500watts, so can someone help? my graphic card will be like 50dollar one so i guess that is a very sorry card

07-29-2005, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	HELP ME PLZ FAST! 1.okie im about to build a new computer and i found these items on sale: Intel P4 2.8ghz with Motherboard-ECS pt800ce-a: CPU with 1mb cache @800FSB via PT800ce shipset *support DDR400 and SATA RAID total $139.99 should i buy it or buy an AMD 64 3k+? i want to game alittle bit but that's all i need to know what you think, PRICEWISE and PERFORMANCE WISE 2.It says "support DDR400" so does PC4200 DDR2 with 533MHZ compatible with it? 3.Where can I find a 16-19inch flat monitor at? at the cost of less than $200? __________________ HELP!!

07-29-2005, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
turtile Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,441	Gaming has mostly to do with your Graphics card. DDR and DDR2 have different slots- they're incompatible. __________________ Intel Prescott 3.0 Socket 478 40x2 RAID 0 Maxtor + 40GB & 120GB 160GB Seagate in Vantec NexStar 3 Enclosure ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe LG DVD-ROM NEC DVD-RW DL 1GB Corsair PC3200 GeForce 5700 256MB DDR

07-29-2005, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hacp Monster Techie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,013	Yes, if you can get all those for only one hundred and thirty dollars, I would, BUT only if the processor supports Hyperthreading. Price/performance is the key here and currently, you are defenetly getting more bang for your buck with that IF it supports hyperthreading. If it does not support hyperthreading, I'm not sure if its worth it. (I think it does since it has 1MB of cache,which means the 5XX series?) Also, DDR and DDR2 are not compatible. I would either go with corsair value select, or if your overclocking, find some ram with those cheap hynix chips on them. Finally, if you look at Newegg, they have 17 inch monitors for cheap there. __________________ 6600GT PCI-E for sale/Trade. Check the FS/FT forums on tech-forums for details. http://www.tech-forums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77816

07-30-2005, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
timmer Monster Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,289	that motherboard is garbage but other than that everything looks good and for monitors just go to newegg.com and brows or circut sity bestbuy any electronics place __________________ Intel p4 HT 3.0GHz 1 16x Toshiba dvd burner 2 sticks of corsair ddr2 533mhz 512mb GeForce Fx 6600GT Asus P5LD2 HD AUDIO 480W thermaltake

07-31-2005, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	now i found a 3200+ 64 for 170 dollars with fan and heatsink pretty much with everything on the 800+ but has an ECS 755 a2 motherboard. and.. i was told tht i would need atleast 500Watt power suply to run it __________________ HELP!!

07-30-2005, 12:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
alsj411 Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	where do you get it for 139?

07-31-2005, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
turtile Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,441	You only need 350 watts. (even with a mid range graphics card) __________________ Intel Prescott 3.0 Socket 478 40x2 RAID 0 Maxtor + 40GB & 120GB 160GB Seagate in Vantec NexStar 3 Enclosure ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe LG DVD-ROM NEC DVD-RW DL 1GB Corsair PC3200 GeForce 5700 256MB DDR

07-31-2005, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	can someone confirm that? im still not sure cuz i saw this 420w power suply for 40buck with a case but my cousin said it wont work cuz i need 500watts, so can someone help? my graphic card will be like 50dollar one so i guess that is a very sorry card __________________ HELP!!

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